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Fondue + You = Skewer . . . Dip . . .Yum

YumSugar — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:00:04 -0700

On Friday, I caught a quick glimpse of Nigella Lawson on the Today show. She featured a Fall fruit fondue recipe so delicious looking I had to try it! Seasonal fruit (apples and pears) served with a delectable caramel fondue make for a simple but stunning dessert. This unconventional caramel sauce is quick, easy, and doesn't require sugar chemistry knowledge or a candy thermometer! All of the ingredients are kitchen staples except for the golden syrup. Since I was unable to find this common British product, I substituted a mixture of corn syrup and molasses.

Don't be disappointed if initially the cooked sugar and butter have a grainy consistency. Once the cream is added the caramel's texture will become smooth, rich, and sheeny. To try something new with fondue,

Theirs vs. Mine: Chocolate Caramel Cream Pie

partysugar — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:00:59 -0700

With its cookie crust, cool filling, and fluffy topping, who can say no to a slice of chocolate caramel cream pie? I should have taken advantage of Summer's glorious fruits, but honestly I prefer cream pies. Just writing the name makes my mouth water and entices images of pillowy whipped cream. The chocolate pudding filling is like a glossy pool, you can't resist diving in with your spoon.

As you can tell from my photo, patience is not one of my virtues. The pie needed more time to set, and although the flavor was pure, rich deliciousness, it was a tad soupy. To experiment with your own scrumptious pie,

Yummy Links: From Amazon Wine to the Bocuse d'Or Hosts

partysugar — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:45:32 -0700

Amazon.com is set to debut a wine superstore at the beginning of next month. — Serious Eats
Gear up for Fall with this vegetarian recipe for chickpea, potato, and spinach stew. — Cookthink
Learn the difference between toffee and caramel. — Chow
Leftover pickling brine makes a wonderful, simple vinaigrette.— The Kitchn
Intensive thinking may make you feel hungrier. — Slashfood
How to get a better restaurant table.— The Epi-Log
Make a cake that resembles a pizza! — Baking Bites
Al Roker, Dana Cowin, and John Besh will host the Bocuse d'Or semifinals on Oct. 27.— Eater SF

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Yummy Link: Chocolate Macaroons With Caramel Cream

YumSugar — Mon, 12 May 2008 12:00:18 -0700

2008 is really shaping out to be a good year for the French macaroon. I mean, does it really get much better than Chocolate Macaroons with Caramel Cream?

Yummy Link: How to Make Dulce de Leche

partysugar — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:35:51 -0700

By now you must know that I have a thing for dulce de leche, and it turns out that I'm not the only one. Apparently it's the world's most beloved caramel! Dulce de leche is super simple to make — all you need is time — to learn how, watch this informative video. — Food Wishes Video Recipes

Yummy Link: Marbled Caramel Chocolate Slices

partysugar — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:48:11 -0700

Ever since I made lemon ripple bars, I've been wanting to experiment with other swirled desserts. This marbled caramel chocolate slice looks to die for. At first I thought the white swirls were cream cheese, but they are actually white chocolate, mmm! — Taste and Tell

Come Party With Me: Oscars Viewing — Dessert

partysugar — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:15:51 -0800

When creating a beautiful buffet for your Oscars viewing party, don't skimp on dessert! The stars will be devouring shortbread and chocolate truffles at the Governors Ball, so take a cue from Sherry Yard — the event's pastry chef — and make your own variations. Cut classic, buttery shortbread into Oscar shaped cookies. Arrange store bought chocolate truffles on pretty plates next to chocolate caramel sandwich cookies. For the recipes to these bite sized decadent desserts,

Delicious Down to the Very Last Bite

partysugar — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:13:31 -0800

Earlier today, I told you about how I accidentally passed out before dessert at a dinner party I was hosting. Embarrassment aside, the worst part was not being able to taste the dulce de leche cheesecake I made! What was left of it is pictured at left.

When I saw the recipe in the current issue of Everyday With Rachael Ray, I knew I had to make it. The crust is a mixture of crushed shortbread cookies, almonds, and brown sugar. The smooth and creamy filling is a perfect blend of luscious cream cheese and sweet caramel. To take a look at the recipe please

Cupcake of the Week: Caramel Apple Pie Cupcakes

YumSugar — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:28:31 -0800

This week's cupcake comes from our pal muffin. Her Caramel Apple Pie Cupcakes come complete with a round of pastry and a oozing of caramel. These look absolutely sinful and wonderfully delicious. Don't you want to leap into the screen and shove these in your face? I know I do!

Come Party With Me: Vegetarian Thanksgiving — Menu (Desserts)

partysugar — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:18:33 -0800

What would a vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner be without the glorious finish? Allow plenty of digestion time to pass before serving dessert. Offer guests two options to choose from. A sweet potato pie with pecan streusel is a nice alternative to the classic pumpkin pie. A to die for caramel apple pie rounds out the other half of the dessert menu. To get the recipes that will have guests saying "pass the whipped cream,"

My Most Delicious Cake Yet

partysugar — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:29:33 -0800

My mother's birthday was last week, so I set out to make her the perfect birthday cake. I suggested a layer cake filled with dulce de leche and she delightfully obliged. When searching for a specific recipe, I couldn't find one that matched the cake in my mind, so naturally it ended up being my own creation. The end result was better than I could have imagined!

The melt in your mouth vanilla-almond cake layers were light and fluffy. The caramel colored dulce de leche filling was thick and rich. The buttery caramel frosting was smooth and creamy. The three parts came together perfectly to create a divine birthday cake that even impressed the pastry chef of the restaurant where we dined! To see the recipe,

Definition: Dulce de Leche

partysugar — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:45:31 -0700

Dulce de Leche
Literally translated from Spanish it means sweet of milk. This traditional dessert candy is a milk sugar mixture that is boiled and cooked down until it has turned into a thick syrup like consistency. Similar in taste, texture, and color to caramel. It is found in much of South America.

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What's Your Favorite Ice Cream Sundae Sauce?

YumSugar — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 01:03:13 -0700

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52 Weeks of Baking: Caramel Apple Bars

YumSugar — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 08:01:31 -0700

As you may have heard, geeksugar recently brought in a large bag of apples. She didn't know what to do with them, so Party and I have decided to make treats for the office. I originally intended on bringing a pie, but the pie pan has gone MIA and I wasn't quite feeling like a tart. What I was feeling like was a big gooey caramel mess. So I took out my trusty peeler and went to work. The result was like caramel apple pie filling on a thin oaty crust. In other words, it was a teeth-rotting delicious caramel treat. For the simple — honestly, the apple peeling is the hardest part — recipe,

Yummy Link: Warm Chocolate Cake with Brandy Soaked Apricots

YumSugar — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:01:38 -0700

I'm not sure which part of this warm chocolate cake with brandy soaked apricots and caramel I like more. The warm chocolate or the brandy soaked apricots? Either way It's going to be delicious. - Never Bashful With Butter

I'm Sorry I Devoured All Of The Clairesquares

YumSugar — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 14:38:19 -0700

This weekend I went to a new pal's birthday bash and wow does she know how to entertain! The table had a nice spread of local quiches, breads, meats and more, but my favorite nibbles - the ones I literally had to tell myself "STOP. BACK AWAY. YOU LOOK LIKE A PIG!" - were the Clairesquares - a delicious three layer concoctions consisting of buttery shortbread, smooth caramel and fine Belgian chocolate. I've had combinations like this before, but these were amazing. They're made with 100% preservative free ingredients and contain no trans fatty acids. If you like chocolate, caramel, shortbread and all things delicious, then do yourself a favor and order a pack. Actually, you should order two, you'll thank me later. A pack of five squares is available for $12.

If you'd rather make your own, we've got a recipe for something similiar, to check it out, just

Definition: Caramelization

partysugar — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 03:09:32 -0700

Caramelization
A cooking process in which sugar is heated until it oxidizes, liquefies, and becomes a syrup. The end result is nutty in flavor and golden brown in color. Occurs in fruits and vegetables that have natural sugars. (Picture at left is of caramelized onions.)